Breastfeeding?

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I like it and I'm glad I can do it this time. But I just don't enjoy it (not as bad as last time thank god). But I get anxious sitting for so long and not really getting to move around while feeding (I can do it one handed and stuff but I still feel very uncomfortable almost). He latches great and eats great and I'm producing. I feel guilty because I just really don't want too. I know "breast is best" and I fully wish I enjoyed it like I should. My mom makes me feel shitty for supplementing (he had jaundice and needed lots of food and I didn't produce yet). I just need to know I'm not alone.

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I'm now exclusively pumping because I just don't like breast feeding, doesn't hurt or anything it just takeS forever and I would rather pump and get help bottle feeding

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Don't let anyone guilt you about doing what's right for you and baby! Breast milk is the best, easiest to digest food for baby but sometimes it's not the right solution for your family and it's okay to realize that and do what you need to - as long as baby is healthy and fed, that's what matters. Breast isn't necessarily best; fed is!

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I am exclusively breast feeding my 11 day old and it is HARD work, mentally and physically. Up until a few days ago he would only eat off the right breast and praise the Lord he is now eating from both. I hope to make it to 3 months before introducing a bottle but it's tempting to start now . I'm tired and sore and feel awful for not enjoying the experience more since there are so many moms that wish they could bf and can't... But im just Gonna suck it up and give baby the boob. 😑

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I had no issues with my daughter but it's been a long time and I'm having a boy and I just feel weird now. I don't know if it's the big age difference for me (17 years between my kids) or what exactly it is but I'm just not comfortable and don't know if that will change when he's born. My mom also keeps putting pressure on me but I'm not going to let anyone decide for me. Guess I will see what I decide on Saturday when he's born.

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You should do what you want regardless of what people think. People are so judgmental but you have to ignore them. Fed is best.

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I read something the other day that basically said don't let ANYONE make you feel guilty for not being able to or not wanting to breastfeed your baby, being a mom is hard enough and you have to do what's best for you and your child. I know it can be hard receiving judgment from family, especially your mom. But just remember that you can't listen to what everyone says, people are going to want to tell you what's best for your kids their whole life. At the end of the day you know best!

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Well kudos for trying!

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I love this page for no judgement! 💜 I plan on getting a pump from my insurance in July once they start taking prescpritions for it. Hopefully it doesn't take to long to get it in so can just breastfeed and pump as well and move away from the formula. It makes me sad though because I've always grown up thinking breastfeeding was the only option and now with my kids it's just been so much of a struggle it doesn't even seem worth it all. But he still is getting the majority of his feedings from da boob :) and that's what matters to me is not fully giving up yet.

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